SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Two San Francisco firefighters were hospitalized Wednesday morning after sustaining injuries while responding to a large three-alarm house fire in the Marina District, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.

Approximately 145 firefighters battled the blaze at the three-story home in the 2500 block of Chestnut Street, fire officials said. The fire has been contained and is under control as of 6 a.m.

Earlier Wednesday morning at 4:15 a.m., arriving firefighters saw heavy fire from the second floor of the building. Those flames were initially extinguished, but the fire had spread to the third floor and to the three-story building to the left, according to SF Fire Chief Dean Crispen.

Two firefighters were injured in the response and rushed to an area hospital. The two firefighters fell through the third floor to the second floor, Crispen said. The extent of injuries sustained is unknown. According to the fire chief, they are both in stable condition.

Residents of both buildings were evacuated, Crispen said, and officials are working to relocate them.

The building where the fire started was undergoing some level of construction, Crispen said, which may have allowed the fire to spread across floors with more ease.

An arson unit responded to the scene to determine the cause of the fire and its origin.

Authorities are advising the public to avoid the area of Chestnut Street between Baker and Broderick streets due to the fire activity.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

DENVER — As the leaves change color and cool evenings settle over the city, the Denver Botanic Gardens is offering a seasonal mix of spooky storytelling and family-friendly fall activities.

An after-dark event called Ghosts in the Gardens will be held from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. on October 17, 18, 19, and 30. Visitors can wander illuminated paths while trained storytellers recount eerie tales about the gardens and the Denver area.

“The weather is still usually gorgeous, so it’s kind of that shoulder season where people get to enjoy being outside,” Manager of Adult Programs for the gardens Sydney Goldade said. “They know how to tell a good story in detail, but also make you feel the story a little bit more and take it on as your own.”

The gardens are decorated for the Glow at the Gardens event with playful displays like skeletons with pool floaties, to darker decorations for visitors who prefer something scarier. The decorations are all viewable throughout the day, even outside of special event times.

“There’s something for everyone, and it can be as fun or it can be as serious as you want it to be,” Goldade said. “You get to go at your own pace. There’s no rush for the night.”

‘Ghosts in the Gardens’ blends history, spooky tales at Denver Botanic Gardens

Ghosts in the Gardens also gives guests rare access to the Waring House, a nearly century-old staff building on the property that is often the subject of rumors about hauntings.

“If you’ve ever seen this giant house and wondered what it looks like inside, this is your only chance to do so during the year,” Goldade said.

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The event blends local history with entertainment. Goldade noted that the gardens were once a burial ground for early Denver residents and that storytellers weave those historical elements into their performances.

“It’s a little history lesson, and a little fun storytelling, but they really bring in some of those elements from the greater Denver area,” she said. “It’s really fun to know a little bit more about the space that that we all live now and what it used to look like.”

Tickets are $29 for members and $34 for nonmembers. Goldade said all proceeds support the gardens’ education programs, which offer more than 700 classes and activities each year — from school and kids’ programs to adult workshops in gardening, cooking, and floral arranging.

Organizers recommend Ghosts in the Gardens for visitors 12 years of age and older.

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Two Seattle hotels, the Populus Hotel and 1 Hotel Seattle, have been awarded a single “Key” by Michelin, which honors hotels for their outstanding features.

Similar to a Michelin star, a key recognizes a hotel’s level of architecture, design, and service among other factors.

Both Seattle award winners opened in 2025 and are eco-focused hotels that have become the fourth and fifth Seattle hotels to be awarded a Key, according to The Puget Sound Business Journal.

Previously in 2024, Michelin honored two Seattle hotels with Keys: the Lotte Hotel and Hotel 1000. The Lodge in Kenmore also received a Michelin Key.

Seattle’s Populus Hotel

The Populus Hotel is a 120-room hotel at 100 S. King St. in Pioneer Square. Initially built in 1907, the hotel has undergone restorations that preserved original brickwork, Douglas Fir beams, and ironwork, while continuing to serve as a sustainable, “design-forward” hotel.

“We created Populus as a collection of carbon-positive hotels that celebrate the natural world, and this prestigious distinction is a testament to our team’s commitment to reconnect guests to nature in the heart of these cities,” the hotel’s developer, Jon Buerge, told the Puget Sound Business Journal.

1 Hotel Seattle

The 1 Hotel Seattle is a 153-room hotel located at 2125 Terry Ave. in South Lake Union. 1 Hotel Seattle is an “urban oasis in the heart of Seattle,” which features various elements of nature throughout its hotel space.

“I wanted to capture the beauty of nature in a hotel and commit to safeguarding it as best as I can, a responsibility that I believe we all share. It’s 1 world. But 1 is more than a hotel, it’s a philosophy and a platform for change,” Barry Sternlicht, Chairman of Starwood Capital Group, stated.

Michelin Key scale

The Michelin key scale is listed on a scale from one to three Keys, based on the value of each stay. More than 2,400 hotels across the globe were recognized in Michelin’s Key selections, meeting the highest standards of hospitality and quality.

Of the more than 2,400 hotels across the globe that were awarded Michelin Keys, 1,742 hotels earned one Key, 572 received two Keys, and 143 hotels were awarded three Keys.

One Michelin Key is viewed as “a very special stay.”

“This is a true gem with its own character and personality. It may break the mold, offer something different, or simply be one of the best of its type,” Michelin stated. “Service always goes the extra mile and provides significantly more than similarly priced establishments. ”

Two Michelin Keys are recognized as “an exceptional stay.”

“Somewhere truly unique and exceptional in every way, where a memorable experience is always guaranteed,” Michelin stated. “A hotel of character, personality, and charm that’s operated with obvious pride and considerable care. Eye-catching design or architecture, and a real sense of the locale make this an exceptional place to stay.

Three Michelin Keys are awarded to the pinnacle of lodging experiences, which Michelin considers “an extraordinary stay.”

“It’s all about astonishment and indulgence here – this is the ultimate in comfort and service, style and elegance,” Michelin stated. “It is one of the world’s most remarkable and extraordinary hotels and a destination for that trip of a lifetime. All the elements of truly great hospitality are here to ensure any stay will live long in the memory and hearts of travelers.”

In total, 526 Michelin Key hotels span across North and Central America and the Caribbean. Michelin awarded 380 hotels a single Key, 123 hotels received two Keys, and only 23 hotels have been awarded three Michelin Keys.

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